Watergate
In fact, an elaborate cover-up was already under way. The charge that would stem from the cover-up, "obstruction of justice," would eventually bring Nixon down
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Watergate
Official reaction was swift. From the White House, Nixon's Press Secretary, Ron Zeigler, dismissed the incident as some sort of petty thievery attempt. John Mitchell, the head of CREEP, denied that the organization had any connection to the event.
Watergate
The Washington Post reported, "One of the five men arrested early Saturday in the attempt to bug the Democratic National Committee headquarters is the salaried security coordinator for President Nixon's re-election committee." Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that a search
Watergate
These public denials were lies.
Watergate
the burglars had keys, and that inside one of them were address books that listed Howard Hunt's name or initials, and included the hand-written notation, "WH," for White House.
Watergate
warrant had been executed for the hotel rooms for which
Watergate
In fact, an elaborate cover-up was already under way. The charge that would stem from the cover-up, "obstruction of justice," would eventually bring Nixon down
Watergate
Investigators execute search warrants for hotel rooms used by the burglars and find material connecting E. Howard Hunt with the White House.
Watergate
Investigators later uncover an organized effort to obstruct the Watergate investigation, making the cover-up a central part of the scandal.
Watergate
Later investigations establish substantial campaign and White House connections to Watergate despite the early public denials.
Watergate
Official reaction was swift. From the White House, Nixon's Press Secretary, Ron Zeigler, dismissed the incident as some sort of petty thievery attempt. John Mitchell, the head of CREEP, denied that the organization had any connection to the event.
Watergate
Searches of material linked to the burglars uncover address-book references to E. Howard Hunt and the White House.
Watergate
The Washington Post reported, "One of the five men arrested early Saturday in the attempt to bug the Democratic National Committee headquarters is the salaried security coordinator for President Nixon's re-election committee." Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that a search
Watergate
The Washington Post reports that James McCord, one of the arrested burglars, works as security coordinator for Nixon's reelection committee.
Watergate
These public denials were lies.
Watergate
the burglars had keys, and that inside one of them were address books that listed Howard Hunt's name or initials, and included the hand-written notation, "WH," for White House.
Watergate
warrant had been executed for the hotel rooms for which
Watergate Burglars
A GOP security aide is among the Watergate burglars, The Washington Post reports. Former attorney general John Mitchellll, head of the Nixon reelection campaign, denies any link to the operation.
Watergate Denial
Denies that Nixon's reelection organization has any connection to the Watergate burglary after reporting links James McCord to the campaign.
Watergate Reporting
Reports with colleagues on James McCord's connection to Nixon's reelection organization, helping establish a political link to the burglary.
Watergate Response
Publicly characterizes the Watergate burglary as a third-rate burglary attempt while the political connections of the arrested men are beginning to emerge.
June 20 Conversation
Meets with Nixon three days after the break-in in a conversation whose recording later becomes notorious for an eighteen-and-a-half-minute gap.
June 20 Conversation
Meets with Nixon three days after the break-in; the recorded conversation later becomes notable because eighteen and a half minutes are erased.
White House Consultant Link
Woodward and E. J. Bachinski report that White House consultant E. Howard Hunt is connected to figures involved in the Watergate burglary.
White House Tape 342-027
Charles Colson appears with Richard Nixon in the 21-minute White House recording numbered 342-027; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 342-027
Richard Nixon appears with Charles Colson in the 21-minute White House recording numbered 342-027; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Brookings Institution Discussion
Participates in a brief recorded meeting covering Nixon's discussion of the Brookings Institution, political leanings and government contracts.
Busing Statement Preparation
Discusses preparations for a presidential statement on school busing, including length, tone, questions and teleprompter arrangements.
CIA Watergate Request
As CIA director, becomes involved in White House efforts to use national-security claims to restrict parts of the FBI's Watergate investigation.
CIA-FBI Contact
As CIA deputy director, participates in contacts with the FBI concerning White House claims that parts of the Watergate inquiry affect CIA interests.
CIA-FBI Intervention Plan
Discusses with Nixon a plan for CIA officials to ask the FBI to limit inquiries into funding connected with the Watergate burglars.
CIA-FBI Intervention Plan
Discusses with Nixon a plan for CIA officials to ask the FBI to limit inquiries into Watergate funding by citing national-security concerns.
Domestic Council Schedule
Reviews Nixon's schedule for a Domestic Council meeting and the preparation of background material for the session.
Economic Policy Cable
Reviews an economic-policy cable from George Shultz to John Connally concerning British reaction to devaluation.
Presidential Documentary Filming
Participates in planning and instructions for documentary filming of Nixon, including camera arrangements and the President's movements.
Smoking Gun Conversation
Agrees with Haldeman on using the CIA to tell the FBI that aspects of the Watergate money investigation involve national security concerns.
White House Tape 343-036
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and Ronald Ziegler in the 23-minute White House recording numbered 343-036; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 343-036
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and Ronald Ziegler in the 23-minute White House recording numbered 343-036; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 343-036
Ronald Ziegler appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 23-minute White House recording numbered 343-036; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 741-002
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and Ronald Ziegler in the 54-minute White House recording numbered 741-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
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